Id: 041653 Credits Min: 3 Credits Max: 3

Description

In this interdisciplinary course, students and professors from Art and Design and Physical Therapy and Kinesiology will collaborate with a hospital partner to create adaptive devices to improve the lives of children with disabilities. Students will work in small, interdisciplinary teams to invent devices to better facilitate the daily activities of children with disabilities, such as customized spoons and creating VR wheel chair training. Class time will consist of demonstrations, studio/production, visits to the hospital for testing and consultation, and final presentation to patients, therapists, and potential investors. Numerous production work flows, including 3D modeling, 3D scanning, 3D printing, VR sculpting, and physical object making with various materials will be utilized.

Prerequisites

ARTS.1020 Art Concepts II, and ARTS.1130 Digital Foundations, and ARTS.2760 Intro to 3D Modeling+Animation, or Permission of Instructor.

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